Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder (Stovetop orSlow Cooker)

Name: Easy Manhattan Clam Chowder (Stovetop orSlow Cooker)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices center-cut-bacon (Note 1); 1 Tablespoon bacon fat (Note 2); 1 large yellow onion (peeled and diced); 1 cup white wine; 3 large carrots (peeled and diced); 4 stalks celery (peeled and diced); 4 large baby red potatoes (chopped) (Note 3); 4 cloves minced garlic; 28 ounce can, whole tomatoes (Note 4); 16 ounces clam juice; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 1 medium green pepper (seeded and chopped) (Note 5); 4 sprigs fresh chopped parsley; 3 sprigs fresh thyme (Note 6); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 24 ounces minced clams (Note 6); ½ teaspoon Kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:3h

An easy and delicious Manhattan Clam Chowder made with canned clams. Once you make this recipe you will never want a canned soup again. The prep time is about 10 minutes and the slow cooker does the rest. A low-fat and delicious soup that can be a main meal or an appetizer.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:50:21 GMT